State-funded GP Respiratory clinics to play a critical role in reducing the demand on hospitals

Plural Agency • March 25, 2022

Five GP-led Respiratory Clinics (GPRC) are now operating across south east Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s $23 million investment to help reduce the burden on hospitals as they face predicted surges in COVID-19 and influenza cases. 

The clinics, based in Cranbourne, Narre Warren SouthOfficerMentone and Dandenong will support people of all ages, children and adults with respiratory symptoms (which includes COVID-19 Testing), to access a comprehensive respiratory assessment and management of their illnesses.

Services are available for those with or without a Medicare card, at no cost to the patient, with extended hours available and on weekends.

While some general practitioners or health professionals may choose to refer to these clinics, a referral to access the service is not essential. 

The GP-run respiratory clinics complement four federally funded GP respiratory clinics already in operation in Port Melbourne, Prahran, Carrum Downs and Rosebud.

Casey Respiratory Clinic

  • 33-34 Mack Rd, Narre Warren South
  • (03) 6108 2471
  • 7 am – 9 pm Mon-Sat and 9 am – 5 pm Sunday
  • Bookings can be made here.

Dandenong Respiratory Clinic

  • 82 Stud Road, Dandenong
  • (03) 9794 5055
  • 8.30 am – 10 pm weekdays, 9 am – 9 pm Saturday, 10 am – 9 pm Sunday
  • Bookings can be made here.

Cranbourne Respiratory Clinic

  • 32 Remount Way, Cranbourne
  • Phone: 8375 8888 
  • 7 am – 10 pm weekdays, 8 am – 10 pm weekends & public holidays
  • Bookings can be made here.

Officer Respiratory Clinic

  • 4 Cardinia Road, Officer
  • Phone: 9108 0220
  • 8 am – 5 pm weekdays, 8 am – 1 pm Saturday, closed Sunday
  • Bookings can be made here.

Mentone Respiratory Clinic

  • 25/171 Nepean Hwy, Mentone
  • Phone: 0413 038 995
  • 7 am – 11 pm weekdays, 7 am – 9 pm weekends
  • Bookings can be made here.

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